Congratulations To Our Reader Survey Winners

Alena Burlison and family, North State Parent staff member Kate Hiller and Holiday Grocery Market clerk Chelsee all celebrate the winning of the family’s $500 grocery gift card.

Erica Hudson of Butte County and family are thrilled to win the family fun gift pack!

Pamela Newman, publisher, presents Megan Mitchell and her son Owen, age 6, with their gas card prize.

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